Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet with answers

Free printable Nursing assistant (CNA) knowledge worksheet: 8 problems from easy to exam level, with an answer key. Print it or save it as a PDF.

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1.Easy

What is a contracture?

  1. AA bruise caused by a fall
  2. BA tear in the outer layer of the skin
  3. CA sudden, painful muscle cramp that goes away quickly with rest
  4. DA permanent shortening of a muscle that limits joint movement
2.Easy

What does "void" mean?

  1. ATo cough up sputum
  2. BTo vomit
  3. CTo have a bowel movement
  4. DTo urinate
3.Easy

Who is the best judge of how much pain a resident has?

  1. AThe nursing assistant who knows the resident best
  2. BThe doctor, after an examination
  3. CThe resident
  4. DThe resident's family
4.Medium

While brushing a resident's teeth, the nursing assistant notices bleeding gums and a white sore on the tongue. What should be done?

  1. AReport the observations to the nurse
  2. BStop all mouth care until the sore heals
  3. CBrush harder to remove the white sore
  4. DUse a mouthwash and say nothing
5.Medium

How is a resident's hearing aid usually cared for at night?

  1. ATurned off, removed and stored in its labeled case
  2. BSoaked in a cup of water to clean it
  3. CLeft on the bedside table with the battery on
  4. DLeft in the ear so the resident can hear alarms
6.Medium

While blood pressure is being measured, how should the resident's arm be placed?

  1. ASupported at about heart level, palm up
  2. BHeld up by the resident without support
  3. CHanging down beside the chair
  4. DRaised above the head
7.Hard

A resident's blood pressure is usually about 128/80 mmHg. Today the nursing assistant measures 172/104 mmHg. What should the nursing assistant do?

  1. AReport the reading to the nurse promptly
  2. BRecord it and check it again tomorrow
  3. CGive the resident extra fluids and recheck in an hour
  4. DTell the resident to relax and not record the reading
8.Hard

A nursing assistant finds a resident sitting on the floor next to the bed. The resident is awake and says, "I'm fine, just help me up." What should the nursing assistant do first?

  1. AGive the resident a drink of water to calm them
  2. BStay with the resident and call the nurse before moving them
  3. CHelp the resident back into bed straight away
  4. DFinish the rounds quickly and check on the resident again later

Answer key

  1. 1. D · A permanent shortening of a muscle that limits joint movement
  2. 2. D · To urinate
  3. 3. C · The resident
  4. 4. A · Report the observations to the nurse
  5. 5. A · Turned off, removed and stored in its labeled case
  6. 6. A · Supported at about heart level, palm up
  7. 7. A · Report the reading to the nurse promptly
  8. 8. B · Stay with the resident and call the nurse before moving them

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